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CATP: Season 3

S03B01: Bob Blumer BONUS EPISODE

Getting surreal with Bob Blumer. A quick bonus episode for you as we grabbed a little bit of time with Bob while he was in town. Join tva and Bob...

S03E25: Nigel Downer & Matt Reid

Getting sketchy with Nigel Downer and Matt Reid. Second City mainstays Matt and Nigel join us for the season closer to discuss a lot of tangents…not least of which is...

S03E23: Andy Kindler

Chowderheading with Andy Kindler. “State of the Industry” speaker Andy joins us for discussions on comedy, comedians, and the quality therein. Also joining us, owner of Toronto’s Comedy Bar and...

S03E22: Kevin Brauch

Clinking the glasses with Kevin Brauch. Regular guest and friend Kevin slides by with a new drink, awkward gifts, and a ton of fun. Join tva, Kevin, and Ian as...

S03E21: Colin Mochrie

Beginning 2012 grandly with Colin Mochrie. Fantastic improvisor and Canadian comedy icon starts us off into the new year. We also have Joel Buxton from The Sketchersons slide by. Join...

S03E20: Evan Carter

Closing off the year with Evan Carter. One of the pioneers of Canadian stand-up Evan Carter comes by to help usher out 2011. Join tva and Evan in a 2011-ending...

S03E19: Andrew Clark

Being schooled by Andrew Clark. Comedy critic, author, historian, and director of Humber College’s comedy program joins us just before the holidays take hold. Also, in the middle chair, Dave...

S03E18: Carolyn Bennett & Winston Spear

Doubling the pleasure with Carolyn Bennett and Winston Spear. We welcome both our hilarious guests and try…TRY…not to offend. It doesn’t work, really. Join tva, Carolyn, and Winston as we...

S03E17: Fraser Young

Putting pen to paper with Fraser Young. Having landed back in Toronto from NYC, we catch up with Fraser about him, the Brothers Belleville, Strombo, and others. Join tva, Fraser,...

S03E16: Arthur Simeon

Having a normal day at the office with Arthur Simeon. Arthur slides by to dish on fellow comics and really close doors on our ability to book future guests. Join...

S03E15: Greg Proops

Taking tangents to the limit with Greg Proops. We welcome former ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ improviser Greg Proops to the show for a tangental chat on food, politics, and...

S03P03: Mo Mandel

Tiptoeing around the “M-Word” with Mo Mandel. We chat with comedian Mo Mandel and talk about the release of his great album “The M-Word”. Enjoy! Join tva and Mo as...

S03E14: John Hastings

Losing control with John Hastings. John joins us fresh off of his run in the San Francisco Comedy Competition. It’s a delight! – Olden tenure of the Comedic Old Guard...

S03E13: Smells Like the 80s

Smelling an entire decade with K Trevor Wilson and The WordBurglar. K Trevor Wilson and Sean Jordan, members of Smells Like the 80s take time out of their schedule performing...

S03E12: Allan Lewis of “Van der Saar”

Play the music with Allan Lewis! Musician Allan Lewis of ‘Van der Saar’ and ‘Das Piumas!’ slides by for a night of comedy, fun, and music nerditry. Join tva and...

S03E11: Richard Crouse

Calling “Action!” with Richard Crouse. ” Film reviewer Richard Crouse comes by to discuss comedy, movies, and hey, comedy in movies. Join tva and Richard as they go off script...

S03E10: Rise Ashen

Sitting down and taking a balanced approach with Rise Ashen. Recorded while tva was in Ottawa at like this! – How you can buy all of Rise Ashen’s stuff on...

S03E09: Dr. Whom

Doctoring up an episode with two of the boys from Doctor Whom. An early record this week with Ian MacIntyre and Darryl Pring of Dr. Whom in advance of their...

S03E08: Jamie Lissow

Tuning in with Jamie Lissow. Recorded in Ottawa in the Absolute Comedy condo in Ottawa, Jamie and tva talk math, comedy, and doing radio. Join tva and Jamie as we...

S03E07: Alan Cross

Getting in tune with Alan Cross Alan has forgotten more about music than you will ever know. Seriously. Give up. He knows it all. He’s also a wonderfully funny guy...

S03E06: Pete Zedlacher

Doing a tour of duty with Pete Zedlacher. Pete slides by CATP Towers and we talk about bombing onstage. Well, having bombs attack the stage. Join tva, Pete, and Ian...

S03E05: Andrew Johnston

Getting bitchy with Andrew Johnston. Andrew and tva get local, global, and bitch-salad-y in this episode. Join tva and Andrew as we go ‘613’ on:: – The joys of drinking...

S03E04: Jackie Kashian w/ Ari Shaffir

Nerding out with Jackie Kashian, freaking out with Ari Shaffir. While at the “Just For Laughs” festival in Montreal, we were able to grab some of Jackie’s time, and Ari...

S03E03: Robert Cait

PartyPartyPartytime with old friend Robert Cait. We go vocal with Robert at the “Just For Laughs” festival in Montreal. Join tva and Robert as they catch up on lost time...

S03E02: Trent McClellan

Down in the maze with Trent McClellan. We go through a series of left-and-rights with Trent. Join tva, Trent, and Ian as we go through the following stag-do invite list:...

S03P02: Dan Levy

Lauding congratulations with Dan Levy. We welcome Dan onto the show for a great chat about his writing for shows, his stand-up, his early sketch days and his new album...

S03E01B: Todd Glass

Into Part Two with Todd Glass. Comedian Todd Glass joins us for the second half of our season-opener two-parter. Join tva, Todd, and Ian as we set up the room...

S03P01: Tig Notaro

On the road with Tig Notaro. Our first phoner of Season 3 and we have Tig Notaro on the line in advance of her show in Toronto at The Comedy...

S03E01A: Todd Glass

Starting a season off right with Todd Glass. Comedian Todd Glass joins us for the first of a funny two-parter. Join tva, Todd, and Ian as we set up the...